Abstract
A modified boundary layer modeling approach is used to predict the fracture toughness and crack resistance behaviors of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) materials. In this approach, a preexisting sharp crack inside a layer or a t an interface between two different layers is assumed under plane strain conditions. Fracture is allowed to occur in a small process window situated at the crack tip. The process window is contained in a circular region, which can involve one or two different materials and their interfaces. Elastic asymptotic crack-tip fields are prescribed as remote boundary conditions. Special attention is focused on the cracking of the interface between the glass seal and the electrolyte material.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 393-399 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 28th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites - Cocoa Beach, FL, United States Duration: Jan 25 2004 → Jan 30 2004 |